Thanks to you also, R4F! You did your share of putting up the graphics and keeping us all informed. It’s a lot of work (and a big responsibility) to get all the info up every single day. I really appreciate you and Bay getting it posted every morning!
I am pretty sad for Andy. He had it in his grasp and it slipped away. Cadel rode the time trial of his life. He was like a man possessed. Plus, he is not going to have many (if any) more chances to win the TdF whereas Andy (and Frank for that matter) could win several.
For a while there I was in a full panic that AC might get up to 3rd or even 2nd. I would have puked had that been the case. Bleh!
If you’d told me on Day 1 that the podium would be the 2 Schlecks and Cadel Evans, I would have replied that was my dream podium. So, that said, I am happy with the results.
Voeckler richly deserves his 4th place finish. Good for him! He rode like a champion. AC won’t be particularly happy with 5th. C’est la Tour!
Some new names for the future who had great Tours: Rolland, Danielson, Voeckler.
One more day to enjoy!
Mega-dittos to what you said, luv2ski!
Thank you so much, Ready4Freddy, for this thread, the graphics and the daily pings. As someone who used to run the annual TdF thread(s), I know how much work it takes to get each stage up and running.
Baynative - thank you for your daily insights, photos and stats! I'm sorry I couldn't contribute more to the thread this year, but I watched every stage on Versus. The entire crew at Versus did a magnificent job - kudos to them.
I'm so happy that the humble Cadel Evans (formerly "poor 'ol Cadel" per Phil Liggett) finally made it to the top of the podium. Next year I'd love to see Andy or Frank Schleck up there, unless of course one of our Americans (ie Tommy D or Teejay are top contenders). Thomas Voeckler was inspiring... he'll be interesting to follow next year as well.